PAPER ID:IJIM/V.3(XI)/17-20/4

AUTHOR: Jagadeesha S

TITLE: Role of Digital Libraries and Information Centres in Education and Research Development Activities

ABSTRACT: The Digital library is crucial in advancing information utilization. It offers solutions to key obstacles faced by traditional libraries, such as storage limitations. This document delves into the concept of digital libraries, their role in preserving manuscripts, and the necessary equipment and software for this purpose. The aim is to transform all libraries into digital libraries to ensure access to digital information across all fields. It addresses the importance, challenges, and issues in establishing digital libraries, including copyright and Intellectual Property Rights. Additionally, it examines a successful digital library project in India and the future prospects of digital libraries in the Indian context. The paper also explores the impact of Digital Libraries on education and research, emphasizing their role in providing users with coherent access to a vast repository of information and knowledge and highlighting the advantages of Digital Libraries.

KEYWORDS: Digital library, Learning and research, Digital environment,Digital Repository   

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